Google is a multinational technology company specializing in internet-related services and products. The company is best known for its search engine, which dominates global web search traffic, as well as its online advertising technologies, cloud computing, and software and hardware offerings.
Google offers a vast ecosystem of products and services, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Android, YouTube, Google Maps, and the Google Workspace suite. It also develops consumer electronics such as Pixel smartphones, Nest devices, and Wear OS wearables, alongside AI-powered tools like Gemini and Google Assistant.
Through Google Cloud, the company provides infrastructure and platform services for businesses, including computing, storage, machine learning, and data analytics. Google also supports developers and businesses with tools like Google Ads, Google Analytics, Firebase, and the Google Play Store.
Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google is now a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and remains a leading force in innovation, shaping how people access information, communicate, and interact with technology worldwide.